What Have You Just Seen... Marks Out of 5

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » 23 Jun 2007, 06:10

Die Hard: 5/5

Die Hard 2: 4/5

Die Hard with a Vengeance: 4.5/5

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 23 Jun 2007, 06:42

Yippie Kiyay melon farmer.

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 23 Jun 2007, 07:27

hey,

Evening Liaison 3/5

Mainland Chinese Ghost Story partly but more truths are behind that initial truth. Atmospheric and expertly shot Tony Leung Ka-Fai vehicle that gets less interesting as we move towards the truth.

I Want To Go On Living 3/5

Intelligent and fairly challenging, Sylvia Chang co-wrote and stars in this vehicle that doesn't just settle for a simple life-affirming story (her nursing Anita Yuen's character back to health) but instead expands. Can feel a little frustrating and cold but fairly rewarding in the end despite. Raymond Lee made some underrated films (Blue Lightning, A Killer's Blues etc).

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 23 Jun 2007, 17:30

The Fountain 4/5

Thought this was pretty cool.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 24 Jun 2007, 02:32

Harsh Times - 3.5/5
Not bad, especially when considering that this is the work of a first-time director. Christian Bale is a great actor, too.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 24 Jun 2007, 03:51

BiscLimpkit wrote:The Fountain 4/5

Thought this was pretty cool.

The UK version is cut.

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » 24 Jun 2007, 05:44

EvaUnit02 wrote:Yippie Kiyay melon farmer.

Don't forget "Mr. Falcon"

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 24 Jun 2007, 10:11

Mark wrote:The UK version is cut.

Not according to the BBFC website. What did they cut ?

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 24 Jun 2007, 10:19

Yeah that's news to me... I check the bbfc before/after watching movies just to make sure.

IMDB says that the original was rated R and then PG-13 on appeal. I'm unclear as to whether this was a different version from the original R...

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 24 Jun 2007, 14:43

hey,

Lantern 2/5

Solid performances by Ng Man-Tat and May Law makes this ordinary triad drama bearable now and again.

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 24 Jun 2007, 18:08

hey,

The Modern Love 3/5

A HK Sex & The City if you will, nothing is particularly impressive for large amounts of time in David Lam's direction but when deciding to at least do a serious soap opera, his actresses respond and turns the film into a fairly likeable piece.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 24 Jun 2007, 19:07

Hey,

The Simpsons: Season 7 (Disc 4) - 4/5

The "Pulp Fiction" 22 Short Films episode is hilarious, and I know you'll expect me to say I don't like the "Summer of 4ft 2" Lisa episode much, but yet it is a nice episode with some very touching moments, especially the ending

I don't like the "Homerpolooza" one though.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 24 Jun 2007, 19:57

Ghost Rider (extended cut) blu-ray 3/5

Cheesey but entertaining Nick Cage superhero flick,Sam Elliot is excellent as ever in his small but pivotal role,ironically the pin sharp blu-ray transfer highlights some poor cgi work.

Above The Law 3.5/5

Great Biao/Rothrock actioner,nice transfer from DD.

Hostel Pt 2 2.5/5

Very similar to the first one except females are the hunted this time,one very nasty scene shocked even me and i'm amazed it's got through the bbfc unscathed.it would have been banned years ago,times have changed.

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 24 Jun 2007, 20:00

God bless the BBFC.

Crank 4.5/5

Romero have you seen this?! Absolutely hilarious. Quality entertainment for the uneducated, unhygenic, MTV-influenced male.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 24 Jun 2007, 20:09

Crank is great fun and also has one of the best blu-ray transfers out there.i'd love to see a sequel/prequel.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 24 Jun 2007, 20:19

BiscLimpkit wrote:God bless the BBFC.

Crank 4.5/5

Romero have you seen this?! Absolutely hilarious. Quality entertainment for the uneducated, unhygenic, MTV-influenced male.

Indeed I have

fingers crossed part 2 is as good when it comes out next year.

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 24 Jun 2007, 20:52

I hope the same team are involved. Outstanding debut. Reminds me of the mindless violent action films of the 90's...

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 24 Jun 2007, 22:41

The Truman Show - 3.5/5
First time I saw it. Good film, but can't see what all the fuzz was about.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 24 Jun 2007, 23:10

tom2681 wrote:
Mark wrote:The UK version is cut.
Not according to the BBFC website. What did they cut ?

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classifie ... enDocument

Click on 'General Remarks' if it's not already open. The cuts were made to reduce violence. I don't know anything more than that.

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 25 Jun 2007, 00:41

I must be the only one who thinks Statham is an idiot, and his movies are shite

I'll be honest and confess I've only seen a few clips of Crank, but even those clips were already excruciatingly awkward. A fuck in front of a bus!? Come on(!)
I just cant take the guy seriously as a lead.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 25 Jun 2007, 01:06

Yi-Long wrote:A fuck in front of a bus!? Come on(!)

I'd take Amy Smart where ever and whenever the opportunity presented itself.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 25 Jun 2007, 01:33

Hell yeah, even in the sewer...

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 25 Jun 2007, 17:18

BiscLimpkit wrote:I hope the same team are involved. Outstanding debut. Reminds me of the mindless violent action films of the 90's...

From what the directors are saying, they are all back! cast and crew! cannot wait to see where thats gonna go

or how its gonna work, but hell they Directors are talking the talk and seem to be gong ahead with it as Crank made a pretty bit of cash as it cost only $10! which is pennies, the dvds sold more than that in a few days alone.

Statham is a class act and his films still rock, well he does even in crap films

and hell see Crank, clips wount give you any idea at all of whatst he films like, esspecially a bonk near a bus, thats scene is hilarious if you know the context of it. Seeing a short clip, well

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 25 Jun 2007, 17:20

Romero, how was Chaos (Statham, Ryan Phillppe and Wesley Snipes)? It went DTV over here.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 25 Jun 2007, 17:21

Agreed! "Crank" is one of the most rapid action films in recent years.